Weyburn

The province will be going to the polls on October 28th, or possibly earlier. We want to know what you think about the pressing issues the province faces, and which party you are leaning towards as we get closer to election time. 

A new funding agreement with the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA) and the provincial government was announced on Tuesday to support rural investment readiness. The province will provide SEDA with $225,000 to enhance investment readiness in rural Saskatchewan.

After 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end.

A verdict could be as much as six months away.

"I don’t know in this moment when I will be in a position to give my decision," Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Friday.

She said "it's a little daunting," given the unusually great volume of evidence and legal questions associated with the case. 

The Weyburn Kin Club is holding the second annual Pumpkin Roll. The event will be held on Saturday, October 5th at the top of Confederation Drive. Participants pay $10 per pumpkin to race down the hill and win cash prizes.  

Adrian Prybylski with the Weyburn Kin Club says you can preregister by contacting weyburnkinclub@gmail.com or their Facebook page.  

Justin McDonald’s customers drop in for any number of reasons. Perhaps the Riders game is on the big screen, or maybe the sports simulators are calling. They might just want a cold one and a burger.

“Everybody seems to love our burgers,” says McDonald, owner of Another Round Sports Bar & Grill in Weyburn. “They’re a homemade patty, and they tend to be a big hit.”

During the inquiries and announcements portion of Monday's Weyburn City Council meeting, Councillor Larry Heggs requested an update from the City's Engineering Director, Renee Cugnet, on the intersection upgrades along First Avenue.

Cugnet said the storm main project at the intersection of 16th Street had some unforeseen delays due to rain and excess stormwater, "as well as some unplanned catch basin barrel replacements along that stretch."

She noted there were also delays with sourcing materials, as well as some extra days required for installation. 

This weekend, we’ll look back with a number one hit from Billy Currington from this week in 2010 and revisit an interview from the past where he shares a favourite pastime he picked up on the road. CCMA nominee Tyler Joe Miller joins us with his new song 'What Good Is a Memory,' and Ryan Keown returns with his latest single, 'I Know You Like That.' 

Tune in to The Canadian Country Showcase on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

The Weyburn Communithon Entertainment Committee has put out a call for performers for the 43rd annual Weyburn Communithon.

This October 25th, the annual telethon will go live from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a fundraising goal of $98,000 in support of eight community agencies that provide crucial support services within the community.

The ongoing Communithon theme is 'Fall in Love with Communithon', and this year's sub-theme is, 'It’s Our Time'.

Ed S. Goudy

1936 - 2024

Ed's family sadly announces his passing at the Arcola Health Centre, Arcola, Sask. on September 10, 2024 at the age of 88.

Shayne Dylan Kenneth Nergard, late of Vancouver, BC, passed away on August 13, 2024 at the age of 33 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the Lang Community Hall, Lang, SK with Judy Beck officiating. Luncheon will follow the service at the Lang Community Hall. A Family interment will be held at Lang Cemetery, Lang, SK.